The Ross County Sheriff’s Office recorded 11 notable incidents on July 4, 2025. These varied from disorderly conduct linked to a large party and underage drinking, to traffic-related offenses such as improper turns and operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI). Several incidents involved criminal activities, including trespassing, mischief, and a case of an unruly juvenile. Additionally, deputies responded to a vehicle crash, a domestic dispute, a structure fire, and miscellaneous disorderly conduct cases. Here are the individual summaries:
Disorderly Conduct at Large Party
Case Number: SO-P2502978
On July 4, 2025, Deputy Morgan responded to a disorderly conduct complaint at the 6000 block of SR-28 in Frankfort. The disturbance was due to a large party with underage drinking, leading to the event’s shutdown and a report was taken.
Improper Turn on US-23
Case Number: SO-P2502979
In the early hours of July 4, 2025, Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on US-23. Although a K9 alert prompted a vehicle search, no narcotics were found. The driver received a warning for failing to signal a turn.
OVI and Vehicle Accident on Charleston Pike
Case Number: SO-P2502980
Deputies JoHansen and Jackson attended to a motor vehicle accident on the 11000 block of Charleston Pike on July 4, 2025. The involved driver was charged with OVI and failure to control the vehicle.
Unfounded Complaint on Black Run Rd
Case Number: SO-P2502981
A non-criminal complaint made over the phone on July 4, 2025, was deemed unfounded and closed without further action.
Suspicious Vehicle on Ault Road
Case Number: SO-P2502982
Deputy JoHansen responded to a suspicious vehicle report on the 2100 block of Ault Road, Chillicothe, on July 4, 2025.
Criminal Mischief in Richmond Dale
Case Number: SO-P2502983
Sgt Dutcher investigated a vandalism complaint on Main St, Richmond Dale, involving damage to a truck on July 4, 2025.
911 Hang-Up Leads to Disorderly Conduct Complaint
Case Number: SO-P2502984
On July 4, 2025, deputies JoHansen and Jackson were called to 20544 US-23 after a 911 hang-up, resulting in a disorderly conduct report.
Crash with Injuries on Egypt Pike
Case Number: SO-P2502986
Sgt Dutcher responded to a vehicle crash on Egypt Pike, Chillicothe, on July 4, 2025. The vehicle left the roadway and rolled, leading to an investigation and citation issuance.
Unruly Juvenile on Rinehart Rd
Case Number: SO-P2502985
Deputy Morgan reported to a domestic violence complaint involving a juvenile pushing his grandfather on Rinehart Rd, Chillicothe, on July 5, 2025.
Structure Fire on Falls Rd
Case Number: SO-P2502987
On July 4, 2025, Deputy Morgan attended to a structure fire on the 3000 Block of Falls Rd, Bainbridge, with a report filed.
Disorderly Conduct on Wilson Run Rd
Case Number: SO-P2502988
Deputy Morgan addressed a disorderly conduct complaint on the 1000 Block of Wilson Run Rd, Chillicothe, on July 4, 2025. A warning was issued and a report filed.